MODEL AGW-HF-3100 Gasoline High Pressure Washer Operator Manual BEFORE USING THE MACHINE PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTION!
Model AGW-HF-3100 OVERVIEW Item Description 1. Spray Nozzle(Four) 2. Hose Hook 3. Tank 4. Tyer 5. Water inlet 6. Water outlet NEVER! Point nozzle at people or animals. Drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment. Spray electrical connections, electrical outlets or fixures. Add gasoline when the engine running. Running the machine at the place with gasoline spilling Touch hot surfaces or allow accessories to contact hot surfaces Operate the machines in an closed space otherwise exhausted fumes are dangerous. Operate the machines near utilities with flames. Operate the machines without the water connection. Use hot water. - 1 -
Technical specification Engine Engine type Bore stroke Rated output/speed Fuel Volume Mode of ignition & starting Forced Air Cooling, 4 Stroke 68*45m m 7.0HP/3600RPM 3.6 L Transistor magnet ignition and recoil hand-pull starting Product specification Max. Pressure Rated Pressure Max. Flow rate Rated Flow rate 2800 psi 3100psi 2.4 GPM 2.5GPM Basic specification Water feed pressure 2.0~10.0 bar (0.2Mpa~1Mpa) Water temperature 5~50-2 -
SAFETY INSTRUCTION The appliance is intended to clean cars, garden and roof etc. Never attempt to use power washers on or near any electrical outlets, fuse boxes, transformers, high voltage wires, etc. Severe electrical shock or death may occur. Never point nozzle at people or animals. KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHING EQUIPMENT 1. READ YOUR OWNERS MANAUL CAREFULLY. Do not operate your power washer until you completely understand and can follow all operating instructions, precautions and safety rules. 2. Restrict the use of your power washer to users who have read, understand and can follow all operating instructions, precautions and safety rules. 3. Never allow children to use the washer. PLAN AHEAD 1. Always wear ear protection to cut noise and eye protection and / or face shield to prevent debris from flying or ricocheting into eyes and face which could result in serous injury. 2. Dress safely in long pants and wear safety boots, safety gloves, safety helmets with visors, ear defenders etc. Other protective equipment is advisable when using chemicals, cleaning detergents or other corrosive or abrasive substances. 3. Do not operate pressure washing equipment if you have consumed alcohol or taken medication. 4. Keep pets, children and bystanders a safe distance away from your work area. A minimum of 50 feet is recommended. 5. Do not spray directly at glass or fragile objects. 6. CAUTION after turning off your pressure washer and water supply, there is still high pressure water trapped in the system. You must release the pressure by triggering the gun after the engine has completely stopped. 7. WARNING! Suds or soap powder are the only cleaning scour designed for this appliance. The use of other cleaning agent or chemicals may adversely affect the safety of appliance. PRECAUTIONS FOR GASOLINE ENGINE 1. Follow all safety precautions, operating procedures and maintenance listed in your engine operator s manual which came with the pressure cleaner. 2. DO NOT fill the engine with gasoline when the engine is running, hot or near an open flame. DO NOT SMOKE. 3. Do Not run power washers in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Breathing exhaust gases can cause serious illness or death. 4. Do Not touch or come in contact with hot mufflers, cylinders, cooling fins or hot exhaust gases as this may result in severe burns. 5. Never tamper with governor spring, governor links or other components which may increase the speed (RPM) of the engine. 6. Do Not operate pressure cleaners in the presence of flammable vapors or gases. When servicing pressure cleaning equipment, be sure to properly dispose of any flammable materials. 7. Do Not make adjustments to your equipment without first removing the spark plug. - 3 -
8. When transporting pressure cleaners, the fuel shut-off valves must be in the closed position, to prevent fuel from spilling out. MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Check all high pressure hose and fittings periodically for cuts or wear. Immediately replace all suspect components to prevent injury. Do not place high pressure hose on the engine muffler or drag across abrasive surfaces. 2. Inspect pressure cleaner for oil, fuel and/or water leaks. 3. Operate unit on level surface only. Otherwise fuel may spill on engine and/or pump. Lubrication may be insufficient if unit is not level. 4. Never start power washers without adequate water supply. 5.HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY Never point or aim the gun/wand at yourself or anyone else. Never put your hand, fingers or body directly in front of the spray nozzle. 6. Do Not run the unit for longer that 3 minutes with spray gun in the closed position. 7. Clean up spilled soap, fuel or oil immediately to avoid falls. 8. Keep clutter out of work area to avoid falls. 9. Never squeeze the spray gun trigger unless you are securely braced. The force of water through the nozzle is powerful enough to cause you to lose your balance and fall. 10. Never attempt to use power washers on or near any electrical outlets, fuse boxes, transformers, high voltage wires, etc. Severe electrical shock or death may occur. 11. Do not use the appliance if important parts of appliance are damaged, e.g. safety devices, high pressure hoses, trigger gun. 12. Only use genuine pressure cleaning equipment parts (eg.: High pressure hoses, fittings and couplings etc. ) for any and all repairs of your pressure cleaner. Failure to do so may result in injury or cause hazardous operating conditions to exist. Water Supply (Cold Water Only) Water hose must be at least 3/4 inch in diameter. Flow rate of water supply must be more than 1.85 GPM (gallons per minute). Flow rate can be determined by spraying the water into an empty 5-galons container for one minute. The water supply temperature must not exceed 50 Never use water contained with solvents, e.g. paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc. Always prevent debris from being drawn into the unit by using a clean water source. We strongly recommend that this high pressure washer should not be left running without the trigger gun being engaged for more than 3 minutes or longer. Caution Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual. - 4 -
Operation Caution! The powerful spray from your pressure washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as: wood, glass, automobile paint, auto striping and trim, and delicate objects such as flowers and shrubs. Before spraying, check the item to be cleaned to assure yourself that it is strong enough to resist damage from the recoil force. Operating unit with water supply shut-off without flow of water will result in equipment damage. Operating the pressure washer with water supply shut-off will void your warranty. You should never run this pressure washer for more than 2 minutes without pulling the trigger to allow cool water to enter the pump. WARNING! Read owner s Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read Owner s Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instruction. Assembly Step1 Attach the handles to the frame of the pressure washer. Align holes insert bolts, and tighten with knobs. Step 2 Attach the wand to the spray gun. Tighten securely. Step 3 Attach the high pressure hose to the spray gun. Tighten securely. Step1 Step 2 Step 3 Operating Procedures (Start-Up) ATTENTION: Become familiar with the operating procedures before starting your unit. 1) Add fresh high quality unleaded gasoline. See Engine Operation for correct amount and type. 2) Check oil level. See Engine Operation for correct amount and type. 3) Connect high pressure hose to pump outlet. (see picture B) 4) Connect water source to pump inlet. There is plastic tap connector equipped with pump, connect your own connector to it, and screw tightly. (see picture A) A B - 5 -
NOTE 1: Never pull the hose to move the unit. This could damage hose and/or pump inlet. NOTE 2: Water source must provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 p.s.i. Inlet hose can connected to the water main with Max. inlet pressure 1MPa. NOTE 3: Use cold water only and water s temperature shall not exceed 50. 5) Turn water source on. 6) Turn knob clockwise and anticlockwise in order to get pencil jet and 0~40 fan jet. Selecting The Right Nozzle For The Job NOTE: To prevent damage to your surface and to select an appropriate nozzle size for your application, always start with lowest pressure nozzle size and continue changing to the higher nozzle size until the best work result is achieved. The Pressure Washer comes furnished with four spray nozzles. Each nozzle is color coded and delivers a specific spray pattern and pressure for a particular cleaning job. The size of the nozzle determines the size of the fan spray and the pressure out of the nozzle. 0 Nozzle Red: This nozzle delivers a pinpoint stream of pressurized water and is extremely powerful. It covers only a small area of cleaning. This nozzle should only be directed at surfaces that can withstand high pressure such as metal or concrete. Do not use this nozzle to clean wood. (fig 1) 15 Nozzle Yellow: This nozzle delivers a powerful 15 degree spray pattern for intense cleaning of small areas. This nozzle should only be used on areas and materials that can withstand high pressure. (fig 2) Fig1 Fig2 Fig 3 Fig 4 40 Nozzle White: This nozzle delivers a 40 degree spray pattern and a less powerful stream of water. This nozzle can cover a wide area and should be used for most general cleaning jobs. (fig 3) Chemical Nozzle Blue: This nozzle is used to apply special chemicals and cleaning solutions. This nozzle produces the weakest pressure stream of the five nozzles. (fig 4) The nozzles are stored in receptacles on a panel mounted to the handle of the washer. Colours on the panel identify nozzle location and spray panel. - 6 -
Operation: NOTE: Do not let hoses come in contact with the HOT engine muffler during or immediately after use, as this will destroy the hose. 1) press the trigger safety lock, and then you can press the trigger 2) Start engine according to the engine owner s manual. 3) Press the trigger of high pressure gun to make sure water flowing out. Be careful when press the trigger gun, it has recoil force and the sudden torque. Release the trigger of high pressure gun can stop the water flowing out. In emergency condition: Turn engine off. Shut Down Procedure 1. Release the trigger can stop the water flowing out. After did this, pls. engage the trigger safety lock to avoid accidental switch on. In emergency condition: turn engine off immediately. 2. Turn engine off. NOTE: NEVER turn the water off with the engine running. 3. Turn water source off. 4. Press trigger to release residual water. 5. Disconnect all hoses used 6. See storage section in this manual for proper storage procedures. Note: Let the engine cool and up to 30 minutes after use before touching. Maintenance and Cleaning When doing maintenance, you may be exposed to hot surfaces, water pressure, moving parts, or fire resulting in death. Before performing any maintenance or repair, disconnect power source, let engine cool down completely and release all water pressure. The engine contains flammable fuel. Do not smoke or work near open flames while performing maintenance. Nozzle cleaning If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt, excessive pressure may develop. If the nozzle becomes partially clogged or restricted, the pump pressure will pulsate. Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle kit supplied and the following instructions. - 7 -
Wand/Lance 1. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply. 2. Disconnect the wand/lance from the gun. 3. Clean the nozzle using the nozzle cleaner provided or a straightened paper clip. Inset into the nozzle end and work back and forth until obstruction is removed. 4. Direct water supply into nozzle end to back flush loosened particles for 30 seconds. 5. Reconnect wand/lance to gun and turn on water supply. 6. Start pressure washer. Transporting and Storage When transportation or moving, you can use the lifting eyes. STORAGE Before you store the pressure washer, make sure you do the cleaning for the machine. (see clause 6), and then : 1. Remove gasoline and oil from engine. See Engine Operator s Manual for correct amount and type. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire and remove spark plug. See Engine Operator s Manual for correct amount and type. WINTER STORAGE Items needed: Funnel, 12 piece of garden hose or equivalent and RV antifreeze. 1. Follow the previous storage instructions. 2. To winterize the pressure washer, disconnect spark plug wire from engine and remove high pressure hose from pump. Add RV antifreeze through garden hose connection. Pull engine rope several times until antifreeze comes out of high pressure hose connection. 3. Remove all water from high pressure hose, gun, and wand. To do so, disassemble high pressure hose from gun. Drain all water from hose. Hold gun/wand assembly in a position with the nozzle pointing down, and pull gun trigger to remove any water. - 8 -
Troubleshooting guide PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. No or low pressure (initial use) Water leaking at gun/lance 1. No fuel. 2. Pressure build up after initial use. 3. Spark plug wire not attached. 1. Lance not set in high pressure mode. 2. Leak at high pressure 3. Obstruction in nozzle 4. Water filter screen clogged at water inlet 5. Air lock in hose or pump 6. Diameter of the supply hose too small. 7. Inadeuate water supply 1. Worn sealing ring. 2. Loose hose connection. 1. Add fuel. 2. Squeeze trigger gun to relieve pressure. 3. Attach spark plug lead. 1. Set into high pressure mode. 2. Repair leak. 3. Clean nozzle. 4. Remove and clean filter. 5. Turn off the engine.ensure the water supply is on, squeeze the gun trigger and release all trapped air. When there is a steady stream of water, release the trigger and restart the engine. 6. Replace hose with one of a larger bore diameter. 7. Check garden hose for kinks and blockages.ensure water tap is fully open. 1. Replace sealing ring. 2. Tighten up water joints. - 9 -
ENGINE OPERATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS You have to observe the descriptions indicated with this mark because they contain very important information to assure the safety. PROHIBITED ITEMS No person who does not understand the content of this manual should be allowed to operate the engine. Engine should not be operated at the indoor or a place with poor ventilation. (Exhaust gas contains odorless and harmful carbon monoxide.) Do not insert in or approach hands or foot to the moving or revolving sections. Do not store, spill or use gasoline at the vicinity of fire, stove, furnace or devices using the pilot flame or sparks like a water heater or others. (There is risk of explosion.) Do not refill the fuel indoors or at a place not well ventilated. Do not refill the fuel while smoking. Do not remove the fuel tank cap or refill the fuel during engine operation or immediately after operation when the engine is still hot. (Wait for more than 2 minutes after terminating the operation before refilling the fuel.) Do not operate the engine when gasoline has spilled, smell of gasoline is felt or there is risk of explosion. Do not adjust the setting engine speed unnecessarily. Do not check sparks while the ignition plug is removed. Do not operate the engine with the muffler or air cleaner cover removed. (Inspect particularly the muffler at regular intervals for loose mounting screws, breakage or leakage, and repair or replace it if any abnormal condition has been discovered.) Do not operate the engine when grasses, leaves or inflammable substances are sticking in or around the muffler. - 10 -
Do not touch parts of muffler or engine at high temperatures. (There is risk of burn.) Do not touch the ignition plug or high-voltage cord during operation. (There is risk of electric shock or physical injury.) Make sure to stop the engine whenever the work is interrupted or moving the engine to another place. Do not operate the engine alone. (It must be connected to the driven equipment when it is operated.) CAUTIONS Check frequently the parts used on the fuel line for cracks or leakage, and replace them if necessary. Remove dirt, grasses or other trash from the cooling fins and the cooling air inlet. (Make sure to stop the engine and the driven equipment before the cleaning.) Make sure to use always new gasoline. (Old gasoline may cause sticky substance adhering at the inside of carburetor or operation trouble.) Before starting the engine, confirm that the area of radius 15 m around it is evacuated and no tank filled with fuel, or others are not left over. Make sure to use only the genuine parts supplied from ANLU Gasoline Engine. Use of parts other than the genuine parts could cause engine trouble or premature abrasion. CAUTION Important safety items quoted in this manual do not necessary cover all situations or conditions that could occur. Although sufficient cares have been taken to assure the safety of engine, operators or service personnel must observe necessary precautions to operate it safely and protect themselves from possible dangers. - 11 -
NAME OF COMPONENTS 1. Recoil starter grip 2. Starter lever (Choke level) 3. Fuel tank cap 4. Fuel tank 5. Muffler 6. Exhaust outlet 7. Ignition plug cap 8. Carburetor 9. Air cleaner (Types vary depending on the specifications.) 10. Engine switch - 12 -
INSPECTION BEFORE OPERATION THE ENGINE FUEL Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 90 or higher. Unleaded gasoline produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system life. WARNING! Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or seriously injured when refueling. Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Refuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. Do not use 2-cycle engine oil. (It could cause fouled plug, bound piston ring, clogged muffler, or others.) Adding Fuel 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. 2. Add fuel to the bottom of the fuel level limit in the neck of the fuel tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the water pump. ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a level position. 1. Remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. 2. Add oil to the engine. Recommend to use oil type of 10W-30. 3. Insert and remove the dipstick with out screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. 4. If the oil level is low, fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil. 5. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely. - 13 -
INSPECTION OF RESPECTIVE SECTIONS Make sure to inspect these sections before operating the engine - 14 -
METHODS OF STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE START 1. Turn the engine switch to the ON side. 2.Turn the choke lever to the fully CLOSED position (at the mark). To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED position. To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN position. 3. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. 4.When the engine has started, return the choke lever gradually to the fully OPEN position (at the mark). 5. Engine revolution speed is adjusted at the optimum condition before shipping from the factory. Customers can not change it. When it fails to operate properly, connect your dealer and ask them to do the adjustment if it is necessary. - 15 -
STOP Turn the engine switch to the OFF position. (Switch position may vary depending on the specifications. Refer to the instruction manual of driven equipment.) (In chase of a push button type switch, keep pressing the push button till the engine stops completely.) Replenish the fuel before using up completely. It will make easier at the next starting. When there is no subsequent work, drain the fuel from the fuel tank and restart the engine to use up the fuel remaining in the carburetor. CAUTION Place the engine at a horizontal position when the driven equipment is not used at the rest time, or others, in summer season. (If the tank is tilted as much as the inside of fuel cap is submerged in the fuel, the fuel may leak.) Do not touch the engine body, especially the muffler, during or immediately after stopping the operation. (There is risk of burn.) PRECAUTION DURING OPERATION CAUTION Before starting operation, make sure to inspect the engine in accordance with the Inspection before starting the engine. Do not operate the engine at the indoor or a place with poor ventilation. (Exhaust gas contains odorless and harmful carbon monoxide.) Do not insert in or approach hands or foot at the moving or rotating sections. Stop the engine immediately if it has been discovered any leakage of fuel or gas from the carburetor, muffler, fuel tank, crankcase, cylinder or mating face at respective sections. (Contact a dealer or service center for repair.) Do not change the setting revolution speed of engine unnecessarily. Be careful not to touch highly heated muffler or sections on the engine to avoid possible risk of burn. Do not operate the engine while withered grasses, leaves or other inflammable substances are sticking in or around the muffler cover. Do not touch the ignition plug cap or high-voltage cord during operation. (There is risk of electric shock or physical injury.) Do not operate the engine with the muffler or air cleaner cover removed. - 16 -
ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR Engine revolution speed is adjusted at the optimum condition before shipping from the factory. When it fails to operate properly, consult your dealer and ask them to do the adjustment if it is necessary. INSPECTION AND SERVICE Table of regular inspections ITEM TIME Before Each Operation At Every 20-hour At Every 50-hour At Every 100- hour 2 Years Inspection and retightening of bolts, nuts Inspection of fuel leakage Inspection, cleaning of air cleaner *Change of engine oil Only the first time Cleaning at cooling air inlet, cooling fin and around muffler Inspection, cleaning of ignition plug Inspection, cleaning of fuel filter *Removal of carbon from muffler, cylinder Replacement of ignition plug *Replacement of fuel pipe *These items should be serviced by our technician or call technical center. *Connect your dealer and ask them to do adjustment. - 17 -
INSPECTION AND SERVICE BEFORE EACH OPERATION Cleaning of air cleaner When the element is very dirty or when the oil has been used up making the element dry, after cleaning the element soak it in kerosene and strongly wring out the element with one hand. Use of heat or flame is absolutely prohibited. Cleaning and service at respective sections Clean at around the muffler. Clean the cooling fins and the cooling air inlet. Inspect and retighten bolts and nuts. Inspect the fuel leakage. INSPECTION AND SERVICE AT EVERY 50-HOUR SPARK PLUG SERVICE Recommended spark plug: E6TC 1. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and remove any dirt from around the spark plug area. 2. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug wrench. 3. Inspect the spark plug. Replace it if the electrodes are worn, or if the insulator is cracked or chipped. 4. Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a suitable gauge. The gap should be 0.028~0.031 in (0.70~0.80mm). Correct the gap if necessary, by carefully bending the side electrode. 5. Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross-threading. 6. After the spark plug seats, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the sealing washer. - 18 -
If reinstalling the used spark plug, tighten 1/8-1/4 turn after the spark plug seats. If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1 / 2 turn after the spark plug seats. NOTICE A loose spark plug can overhand and damage the engine. Over tightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head. 7. Attach the spark plug cap. CAUTIONS DURING INSPECTION Disconnect the ignition plug wires before inspection or adjustment to prevent unexpected start of engine. Do not touch the engine immediately after operation to prevent burn. Use of fire is strictly prohibited when handling the fuel (gasoline). Make sure to clean spilled fuel sufficiently before using the engine. Do not wash the engine with water. Do not change the setting revolution speed carelessly. (Consult your dealer when changing the revolution speed.) - 19 -
LONG-TIME STORING When releasing the engine from operation for more than 30 days, it must be serviced and stored as follows with care to prevent the starting trouble or malfunction due to degeneration of fuel. 1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank and start to run the engine till it is stopped due to use-up of fuel. 2. Wash the inside of fuel tank and fuel filter with white kerosene. Use of fire is strictly prohibited 3. Removing the ignition plug, inject a small quantity of new engine oil through the plughole. After idling slowly for few revolutions operating the recoil starter, install the ignition plug. Pull the recoil starter again and stop it at the position where it is felt heavy. 4. Clean the external surfaces with soft cloth and store it at a dry place free from fires. If the unit is left over without draining fuel, impurities in the fuel could clog the fuel passages such as the carburetor, fuel filter, or others, and cause engine troubles. Make sure to drain the fuel when storing the unit for a long period of time. Sufficient care must be taken not to use fires at the vicinity when handling the fuel. - 20 -